Lamu House (Salama House & Azania House)

Situated overlooking the harbour in Lamu Town. These are 2 converted and completely rebuilt Swahili Houses, beautifully adapted for modern use. Spanish owned and managed. The enchantment of the traditional Swahili architecture has been preserved, re-designed to meet the needs of guests. Each house has 5 bedrooms, accommodation between 10 and 12 guests in each. There is a living room open to the courtyard, an upstairs terrace overlooking the sea and the old town.

There is an interior plunge pool, dining room and small courtyard. Fully equipped kitchen and Hi-Fi. Each bedroom is individually furnished, with self-contained bathroom, dressing area and private terrace. Just one of the rooms does not have a private terrace. The houses have a cook and at least two room stewards, laundry is included. The rooms can be rented individually or the entire house exclusively for small groups.

Transfers to and from the airport are included as well as daily transfers to the beach by boat. Also included for guests are coffees, teas, soft drinks and juices. The hotel now has a licquor licence so a selection of wines and champagnes are available at the hotel which previously was not the case. Panoramic flights, scuba diving and deep sea fishing are available on request. Basic internet service is available from the office.

The house has a large dhow with experienced crew which is used for daily excursions, a variety of up to 10 excursions around the archipelago are available. 8-10 people can comfortably spend the day on the dhow and overnight excursions can be arranged on request. The dhow is equipped with: inboard diesel engine, life jackets, shaded areas, safari shower, small kitchen, cutlery, cool boxes, snorkeling equipment, beach towels, first aid kit. Specially designed with sliding table to seat up to 10 people for lunches on board etc.

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